nibhatkhin

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Burmese drama

  • Fresco of the Preaching Buddha at the Wet-kyi-in, Gu-byauk-gyi, Pagan, c. 1113.
    In Southeast Asian arts: Myanmar

    …was the miracle plays (nibhatkhin), which, in turn, were based on singing, dancing, and entertainment in local folk feasts that date back to antiquity. The worship of spirits (nats) at Chinese festivals was accompanied by women who, through song and dance, communicated with and were possessed by these spirits.…

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